Melina Marini, PT
SaveMelina (she/her) is a Registered Physiotherapist. She is originally from British Columbia and completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics with a Minor in Psychology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan. She went on to complete her Master’s of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto.
Melina’s passion for working with children began through her experiences supporting children and families in both hospital and community settings. During her clinical training, she gained pediatric experience at Mount Sinai’s Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic and NICU, where she worked
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with infants and children with a variety of developmental and neurological needs. She has also worked as a personal support worker, supporting neurodiverse individuals and people with disabilities.
Since becoming a physiotherapist, Melina has continued to grow her experience in Ontario working in pediatrics supporting children with a variety of developmental and neurological conditions. These include, but are not limited to, developmental delays, hypotonia, torticollis,
plagiocephaly, toe walking, gross motor challenges. In addition to pediatrics, Melina has experience treating orthopedic and sports-related injuries.
Melina believes physiotherapy should be fun, meaningful, and individualized to each child. She enjoys using play and activities that are meaningful to your child. She values working closely with families and creating practical strategies that can be incorporated into everyday routines at home and in the community.
Outside of work, Melina enjoys hiking, skiing, going to the gym, travelling, and spending time with her family and friends! She is excited to bring her passion and experience back to British Columbia!
Services & prices
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*Please note that there will be a fee increase as of July 1st, 2025 to $130. Select this option if you want to book a physiotherapy home visit when you have already had an initial assessment. The home visit will take around 30 minutes.
Select this option if you want to book a physiotherapy home visit when you have already had an initial assessment. The home visit will take around 30 minutes.
*Please note that there will be a fee increase as of July 1st, 2025 to $160. Book this for a home visit for you or your child when you've already had your initial assessment. The home visit will take approximately 50 minutes.
Click this option if you'd like to Book a physiotherapy assessment for you OR your child at home. Catherine will go to your house for the assessment. This option does incur some extra costs due to traveling. The home visit will take between 45-60minutes.
Click this option if you'd like to Book a physiotherapy assessment for you OR your child at home. Catherine will go to your house for the assessment. This option does incur some extra costs due to traveling. The home visit will take between 45-60minutes.
Choose this option if you or your child has had their initial assessment and want to book a 30 minute follow up at the clinic in West Kelowna.
Chose this option if you had the initial assessment and want a follow up appointment at Shine.
Chose this option if you or your child has had their initial assessment and want a follow up appointment at West Kelowna.
*Please note that there will be a fee increase as of July 1st, 2025 to $150. Use this to book a follow up pediatric physio appointment if you've already had your initial assessment.
Book this option if you've had your initial assessment and you want to book a one hour long follow up in the clinic.
Choose this option if it's the first time your child is seeing a physiotherapist at the clinic in West Kelowna.
Use this to book a pelvic health physiotherapy assessment at Shine.
The pelvic floor class is a gentle movement class focusing on stretching, breathwork and pelvic floor mobility. It's run by physio Cat and is free or by optional donation.
Book a free discovery session with clinic owner Cat to see if Shine Therapy Services will be a good fit for you or your child. You can request this to be in person or over phone/ video call. Learn more about our therapists, services and see the space.
Choose this option if you'd like to book an initial assessment via telehealth.
Choose this option if you'd like to book an initial assessment via telehealth for you or your child.
Choose this option if you're booking a child or youth's follow up appointment via telehealth.
Choose this option if you've had your initial assessment and want to book a follow up via telehealth.
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